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Star Wars actor Tom Kane dead at 64

Star Wars actor Tom Kane has died.

The voice actor - who was best known as the man behind Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars from 2008 to 2020 - passed away on Monday (18.05.26) at the age of 64, his talent agency have confirmed.

Galactic Productions posted on Facebook: "Today we say goodbye to Tom Kane -- a legendary voice actor whose work ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Nicolas Cage almost quit acting

Why Nicolas Cage almost retired after Dream Scenario

Nicolas Cage thought about retiring after Dream Scenario.

The 62-year-old actor has revealed he considered stepping away from his career as a performer following his acclaimed turn in the 2023 comedy drama, because he was struggling to figure out what his next move should be.

Asked if he ever considered retirement, he told Extra: "I was ...Read more

Ariel Winter moves in with Modern Family costar after Luke Benward split

Ariel Winter is living with her Modern Family co-star Nolan Gould after her split from Luke Benward.

Last week, the 28-year-old actress confirmed she and her long-term boyfriend - who she was living with in Nashville since 2022 - had broken up, and now she has revealed her onscreen brother has become her real life roommate in Los Angeles.

She ...Read more

Hollywood's longest-married couple, William Daniels and Bonnie Bartlett, address open marriage comments

William Daniels and Bonnie Bartlett have insisted it would have been "abnormal" if they hadn't had affairs with other people during their 75-year marriage.

The Little House on the Prairie actress revealed three years ago that she and the 99-year-old actor had had an "open marriage" earlier in their union, and while she has now insisted her ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mike Stock says Kylie Minogue transformed into a different person as soon as she got behind the microphone

I Should Be So Lucky hitmaker Mike Stock never expected Kylie Minogue to become a star

Mike Stock says he had no idea Kylie Minogue would become a global star when she first turned up at the studio expecting a song.

One third of the legendary songwriting and production trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW), Mike was tasked with penning a hit for a 19-year-old Kylie, who was starring in Australian soap opera Neighbours at the time.

He...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Rod Stewart may give up touring

Sir Rod Stewart hints touring days are ending

Sir Rod Stewart has hinted he's ready to retire from touring.

The 81-year-old singer, has been performing his One Last Time concert series since 2024, including the Legends spot at last year's Glastonbury festival, and while he has a number of US shows planned for this year, he has now teased he is thinking of one last UK run before calling ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Drake dropped three albums last week but even his producer didn't know

Even producer Gordo had no clue Drake was dropping three albums

Even Drake's producer Gordo had no idea the rapper was going to release three albums.

The What Did I Miss? hitmaker's friend and frequent collaborator had worked on the music for the last 18 months, but he was under the impression Drake was dropping two LPs.

He told Rolling Stone magazine: "I knew it was going to be two albums. I didn't know ...Read more

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Superheroes and the supernatural are back in 2026 summer blockbusters

NEW YORK – In a strange turn, none of the films slated for this year’s Memorial Day Weekend — the (un)official kickoff of the summer blockbuster rush — actually fit the blockbuster bill, with those more traditional big-budget movies arriving later than usual.

There are smatterings of mid-budget releases bookending the holiday weekend, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Noah Schnapp has graduated

Noah Schnapp graduates from college

Noah Schnapp has graduated from university.

The Stranger Things actor had been studying for a business degree, with a minor in film, at the University of Pennsylvania's prestigious Wharton School and on Monday (18.05.26), he took to Instagram to reveal he has completed his studies.

Noah shared a photo of himself in his cap and gown with twin ...Read more

Mandy Moore shares reaction to Ashley Tisdale's viral essay

Mandy Moore has admitted Ashley Tisdale's viral essay "cut to the core".

High School Musical star Ashley called out "mean-girl behaviour" in a piece for The Cut about cutting ties with some of her friends from a "toxic" mom group last year, sparking speculation she was referring to the likes of Mandy and Hilary Duff, and now the This Is Us star...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dominic McLaughlin leads the cast as Harry Potter.

Ginny Weasley actress leaves Harry Potter reboot after just one season

Gracie Cochrane has quit the Harry Potter revival.

The young actress, who will be seen as Ginny Weasley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone later this year when launches at Christmas, won't be returning as Ron's little sister for the Chamber of Secrets, which will be the second season of HBO's highly anticipated reboot of the beloved ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hayden Panettiere has recalled almost dying during childbirth

Hayden Panettiere 'had the most motherly moment' as she almost died during childbirth

Hayden Panettiere was "knocking on death's doorstep" while giving birth to her daughter.

The 36-year-old star has recalled almost dying from bleeding out when she was giving birth to her and ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko's daughter Kaya, now 11, back in 2014, and she had "the most motherly moment".

She told E! News: "I was sitting there and ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Aqua have announced they are splitting up after more than three decades together

Aqua break fans' hearts by announcing split after more than 30 years together

Aqua have announced they are splitting up after more than three decades together.

Bringing an end to one of pop music's most colourful and commercially successful Eurodance acts, the Danish-Norwegian group - best known for the global smash hit Barbie Girl - confirmed in a statement posted on Instagram on Monday (18.05.26) they would no longer ...Read more

Brooklyn Beckham publicly celebrates 80th birthday of grandfather Anthony Adams

Brooklyn Beckham has publicly celebrated his grandfather Anthony Adams's 80th birthday.

Months after his dramatic public fallout with parents David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, the 27-year-old influencer shared a photograph on Instagram showing himself sitting alongside Anthony - the father of his estranged mother Victoria - as he paid tribute...Read more

Bang Showbiz / John Stamos has shared an emotional final photograph with late friend and co-star Bob Saget as family and friends marked what would have been the Full House star's 70th birthday

John Stamos posts 'last picture' with Bob Saget to mark what would have been actor's 70th birthday

John Stamos has shared an emotional final photograph with late friend and co-star Bob Saget as family and friends marked what would have been the Full House star's 70th birthday.

The actor, 62, posted a picture showing himself alongside Bob's widow Kelly Rizzo and his wife Caitlin McHugh standing together by the ocean in tribute to his late ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are locked in disagreements over attorneys' fees and legal protections tied to California law.

New court documents reveal Blake Lively's battle with Justin Baldoni is still raging

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are locked in disagreements over attorneys' fees and legal protections tied to California law.

The actress, 38, and filmmaker, 42, recently reached a settlement in their explosive legal dispute over It Ends With Us, but the courtroom battle surrounding the film appears far from finished as new court filings in ...Read more

Sylvester Stallone marks 29 years of marriage to Jennifer Flavin

Sylvester Stallone has marked 29 years of marriage to Jennifer Flavin with a heartfelt social media tribute.

Nearly three years after the couple briefly split and appeared headed for divorce, the 79-year-old Rocky star shared a photograph of himself and Jennifer, 57, embracing in an armchair as the couple toasted the 17 May anniversary of their...Read more

New 'Lanterns' teaser features Green Lantern superpowers and a Laura Linney appearance

LOS ANGELES — HBO Max is here to remind you that “Lanterns” is a superhero show.

The streamer released a new teaser on Monday for its DC Universe crime drama that offers new glimpses of Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern superpowers as well as a first look at a mysterious character portrayed by Laura Linney.

“This ring? It’s the greatest ...Read more

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Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian would be 'cordial' if they ran into each other

A decade after Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian’s very public feud, the pop superstar has reportedly “moved on” and would be “cordial” during a run-in with the reality star, who fans speculate she dedicated an entire diss track to just two years ago.

An insider told Us Weekly that the Grammy winner, 36, and 45-year-old SKIMS co-founder...Read more

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Sony buys “Real Housewives,” “The Valley,” production company

Sony Pictures Television has acquired controlling interest in the reality TV production company behind “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Vanderpump Rules.”

The Culver City studio, which produces “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune,” announced Monday that it has closed its purchase of a majority stake of Alex Baskin’s ...Read more